Pill Counting Machine

Engineered to rapidly and accurately count tablets, capsules, and gummies. Automate your pharmaceutical packaging process with diverse solid dosage counting solutions.

Pill Counting Machine Built for Modern Bottling Lines

A pill counter machine is a piece of automated packaging equipment widely used in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. It’s also known as a tablet and capsule counting machine, electronic tablet counter, or gummy counting machine. No matter the name, all these machines are designed to accurately sort, count, and dispense solid doses into containers.

Anxine builds a comprehensive range of tablet counting machines for any production scale. Our automatic counting systems feature smart anti-dust technology to maintain perfect accuracy, even in heavy powder environments. Fully cGMP-compliant, they offer tool-less changeovers so your team can quickly switch product sizes without using dedicated molds.

Explore Anxine Versatile Counting Solutions

Browse our comprehensive range of counting systems. From compact tabletop units to high-speed automatic models, we have the perfect fit for your facility.

Tabletop Tablet Counter

Tabletop Tablet Counter

Precise pill counting and bottling solutions for limited workspaces. Delivers industrial-grade counting accuracy for capsules, tablets, softgels, and gummies. Engineered for labs, pharmacies, and small-scale production.

Automatic Tablet Counting Machine

Automatic Tablet Counting Machine

Highly efficient counting and filling systems designed for high-volume production of various solid dose forms. Seamlessly integrates into existing pharmaceutical and nutraceutical packaging lines.

Why Choose Our Tablet Counting Machines

Anxine pill counting systems are built for real-world packaging requirements. With a focus on precision and compliance, each unit stands out for its practical and flexible features.

Innovative Feeding & Counting

Multi-stage vibration ensures a smooth product infeed flow. Dust-proof photoelectric sensors cope with accurate counting in high-dust environments.

Intelligent Automation & Control

The PLC control system with an intuitive touchscreen supports multiple recipe presets. High-sensitivity detection and rejection ensure stable, unmanned operation.

Broad Versatility & Easy Adjustment

Effortlessly process various solid dosage forms with quick format changeovers. Motorized height adjustment accommodates different container sizes.

Strict Hygiene & Simple Maintenance

Constructed from 304 stainless steel and food-grade materials, our machines feature integrated dust extraction and tool-less dismantling.

Applications & Industries

Don’t let the equipment name limit your application. The versatility of a tablet counting machine extends far beyond standard medicine. As long as your product is not extremely small, broken, fragile, or wet, these systems can accurately count a wide range of solids.

Pharmaceutical Industry

Prescription tablets, hard gelatin capsules, softgels, coated pills, and medical pellets.

Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements

Vitamin gummies, fish oil softgels, herbal extract capsules, chewable supplements, and lozenges.

Food & Confectionery

Soft gummies, hard candies, breath mints, chewing gums, and chocolate beans.

Chemical & Agriculture

Catalyst pellets, agricultural seeds, chemical buttons, and camphor balls.

Veterinary & Animal Health

Pet chewable vitamins, veterinary tablets, animal health capsules, and flea & tick pills.

Cosmetics & Personal Care

Skincare serum capsules, bath pearls, laundry detergent tablets, and breath freshening pearls.

Hardware & Small Components

Screws, nuts, buttons, plastic beads, and electronic components.

Modern Tablet Counting Mechanism Comparison Matrix

Before choosing a solid dosage counting machine, it is important to understand the main counting technologies and equipment types available today.

Counting Technology Photoelectric Counting Mechanical & Physical Counting Vision-Based Counting
How It Works Photoelectric sensors generate a dense, scanning matrix, or light curtain, to accurately count tablets and capsules as they pass. Uses physical templates to isolate an exact number of capsules or tablets per cycle. Employs high-speed cameras and image processing software to capture, count, and inspect pills in real time.
What Sets It Apart Industry Standard:

High-speed, highly versatile. Easily handles tablets, capsules, and gummies of various shapes.

Format-Specific Runs:

Extremely reliable and consistent. Does not rely on optical sensors

 

Extreme Quality Control:

Not limited to counting. Can detect defective pills.

Anxine Solutions NPC-3A, NPC-5A, NPC-8, NPC-16, NPC-3AC:

Features high-sensitivity sensors that ensure up to 99.99% counting accuracy, even in high dust.

NPC-100D, NCC-A:

Features interchangeable counting trays or specialized feeding units for precise sorting of products that rarely change formats.

The most advanced counting technology. Provides nearly 100% counting accuracy. Requires high capital investment.

Specifications Overview

Technical Parameter Capability Range
Production Capacity Up to 100 bottles/min or 2,000 pcs/min (depending on model and product)
Applicable Product Size Capsule: #000 to #5
Tablet: Up to Ф22 mm
Applicable Bottle Size Volume: 15 ml to 500 ml
Max. Diameter: Up to Ф130 mm
Height: 40 mm to 220 mm
Power Supply 110V 60Hz / 220V 50/60Hz
Main Powder Consumption 0.1 kW to 1.5 kW
Machine Weight 5 kg to 780 kg

Compatible Upstream & Downstream Equipment

Easily integrate our electronic tablet counter with these machines to build a fully automated, high-efficiency solid dose packaging line.

Bottle Unscrambler

Bottle Unscrambler

Enhance your packaging efficiency with our automatic bottle unscrambler—perfect for plastic and glass bottles across high-speed production lines.

Effervescent Tablet Tube Filling Machine

Effervescent Tablet Tube Filling Machine

An automated rigid tube packaging system accurately counts, inserts, and seals effervescent tablets, providing reliable protection against damage and moisture.

Automatic Desiccant Inserter Machine CSR-I

Automatic Desiccant Inserter Machine CSR-I

Enables precise cutting and automated dispensing of desiccant. Accommodates different desiccant sachet sizes and bottle types.

Automatic Bottle Capping Machine PBX-160

Automatic Bottle Capping Machine PBX-160

The PBX-160 is an efficient and durable automatic bottle capping machine designed for high-volume production lines.

Labeling & Code Printing Machine

Labeling & Code Printing Machine

Label your bottles and packs using our flexible label applicators with code printing, featuring wrap-around, flat-surface, and front & back labeling options.

FAQs on Tablet Counting

When the loaded tablets or capsules pass through the infrared beams of the optical sensor, the system detects them and records an accurate count.
Our machines accurately process tablets, hard capsules, softgels, gummies, and other small solid items. They are not limited to medicines or supplements.
No. Most of our photoelectric counting machines feature tool-less changeovers. You can quickly adjust settings for a new product format on the touchscreen without changing mechanical parts.
Our tabletop models can count up to 2,000 pieces per minute. Multi-channel automated systems fill up to 100 bottles per minute.
You can expect 99.99% to 100% precision. Our advanced photoelectric sensors and dynamic scanning accurately register every single pill.

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